Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money
Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBusiness
Niwa unveils new climate and weather modelling supercomputer
Plus: CEO, Collins address recent cutbacks.
Woolworths and union at loggerheads over Disney costume dress-up
Union says dress-up idea is bizarre and bad timing, supermarket says it's voluntary.
Tourism numbers flatlining despite recovery in some markets
For the June year, visitor arrivals from India were at 130% of the 2019 level.
'Abhorrent' ad: Legal experts on why it was 'misleading'; Hobson's Pledge stands firm
Group says Hobson’s Pledge entitled to 'robust opinion' but not to deceive people.
Opinion: NZ is running out of gas - that’s good for the climate, bad for the economy
OPINION: NZ is running out of gas. That’s good for the climate, but bad for the economy.
Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result
The mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
KiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safety
It comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.
Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaul
The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'
The huge cost of losing a job at 60: Older workers hit hard as unemployment rises
As unemployment increases, so, too, does the number of people losing their jobs.
Will the Du Val founders' reality TV show ever hit our screens?
Du Val show might air overseas initially, producer says.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: Navigating market turbulence after last week’s wild ride
OPINION: The dramatic downturn and global rout was not a random blip.
Property Insider: Fletcher Construction ‘restructures’ teams, Williams Corporation boss on investor returns
'Investors with us for years, they get paid quarterly. We’ve never missed a payment.'
'Surprise, intrigue' at three-home building which appears as one
Could this be a new prototype for terraced housing on medium-density Auckland sites?
Container shipping giant's NZ service changes temporary, exporters and importers hope
World's No 1 container line MSC announces Oceania service rejig.
Why apartment developer Williams Corporation shrank its Christchurch HQ offices
Matthew Horncastle of Williams tells us why apartment developer Williams Corporation shrank its Christchurch HQ offices. Video / WC
NZ Herald rejects new Hobson's Pledge ad amid heated reaction
Herald publisher NZME says it is reviewing the use of advocacy advertising.
Market close: NZ shares creep higher as rate review, earnings come into focus
The local stock market joined a stronger day across Asia.
The low-tax countries wooing the world’s wealthy
Financial Times: Newer jurisdictions are muscling in on traditional territories.
US dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairy
But there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.
Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout
Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.
Genesis says demand for new power options exceeds supply
85 megawatts (MW) of Huntly firming options have been secured by a number of participants.
Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village
Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
New Zealander undertaking ‘the Everest of corporate turnarounds’
More at stake than mere profits in Campbell Wilson’s push to revive India’s flag carrier.
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
Boeing’s manufacturing woes long preceded door-panel blowout
Boeing's manufacturing problems persisted for years despite many warning signs.
Simeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestion
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ Herald
Sold for A$170m: Fletcher's Australian plumbing business Tradelink
A$10m of the deal has been deferred and might not be paid till 2026, company says.
The stocks to watch this earnings season
It's been a tough three years for investors, but relief may be on the way.
Markets with Madison: Earnings expectations
Real economic pain is set to show up in company earnings reports this season. Video / Alyse Wright
Australia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brands
Financial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.
Teen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problem
Small Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.